Pituitary Adenoma

Pituitary Adenomas, mostly, are noncancerous tumors located in the pituitary gland which is located at the base of the brain.

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The cause of pituitary adenomas are unknown. There appears to be a small percentage of reoccurances in families meaning pituitary adenomas are unlikely to be inherited.

If you have an pituitary adenoma, the most common symptoms that you will experience are:

Headaches

Random weight loss or gain

Nausea and vomiting

Impaired vision

Muscle weakness

Pituitary adenomas are diagnosed by gathering blood and urine samples to test for irregular levels of hormomes. Brain imaging procedures such as MRIs and CT scans are completed to clearly show the size and location of a tumor. A growth hormone supression test will also be conducted to look at levels of horomones. Vision tests are good indications of a pituitary adenoma that may be impairing vision.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – MRI of the brain to confirm diagnosis and identify location of the tumor.Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)- Scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis to find the original tumor site.Biopsy- Minimally invasive nature of fine needle aspiration biopsy may be required to confirm to confirm the type of tumor.Spinal Tap- Lumbar puncture to get a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to healp diagnose serious infections.